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My son inlaw 26 yrs old has a high fever, throwing up, head hurts, & coughing. he took advil (ibuprofen) for fever its not coming dwn. what can he do to get feve?

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Dr. Natalie Geary answered

Meningitis: Please take him immediately to see physician with fever head pain and vomiting could be meningitis.

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

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ER visit: Sounds like a visit to er would be best course of action. Need i've fluids and anti emetic.

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A member asked:

My son inlaw 26 yrs old has a high fever, throwing up, head hurts, & coughing. he took advil (ibuprofen) for fever its not coming dwn. what can he do to get feve?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Natalie Geary answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. Mark Rasak answered

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